Job Description

OUR IMPACT 

The Goldman Sachs Legal division spans offices across 37 cities worldwide, from which we provide counsel and advice to support the global activities of the firm and our clients. Our focus is on providing the highest quality legal advice while managing regulatory and reputational risk. Whether you are an experienced lawyer or have other relevant experience combined with an interest in financial law and strong critical thinking skills, our team might be right for you. 

As a division we are focussed on our people and their development and are committed to creating an environment that is diverse and inclusive. We offer numerous training and career development opportunities including a regular legal training programme, mentoring scheme and a people development committee tasked with providing tangible tools to help manage and develop careers. The division also has several active and varied committees including the Diversity, Pro Bono, and Social Committees and encourages participation in firmwide affinity networks that include the Women’s, Black and LGBTQ+ firmwide affinity networks.

YOUR IMPACT

The role is for a qualified Chartered Company Secretary to work in the Goldman Sachs Corporate Governance Team (“CGT”) in London Legal which currently comprises a team of three Company Secretaries with administrative support. The team is managed by a lawyer. The CGT is responsible for the corporate administration of all the GS UK entities (c.80) and a number of overseas entities.  This includes three regulated UK companies and one Irish-regulated company, for whom the CGT manages the Board and Board committees.  The CGT uses Diligent (Blueprint) for its entity management and an internal global entity management database. 

This interesting position will provide an opportunity to deliver expert support for, and gain an in-depth understanding of, the corporate duties undertaken by the CGT, and the associated governance. The successful applicant will be part of a small, professional team with the opportunity to liaise with people at all levels and in all areas of the firm. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing company secretarial services to the Goldman Sachs Group’s entities in EMEA, which includes assisting with the documentation for, attending and minuting board/committee meetings for Goldman Sachs International, Goldman Sachs International Bank and/or Goldman Sachs Asset Management International.
• Liaising with other divisions (legal, risk, compliance, regulatory liaison, executive office) to ensure the smooth running of the boards and committees of these Goldman Sachs entities.
• Advising on and assisting with the execution of various corporate transactions for UK entities (and others in EMEA) including director changes, accounts approvals, capital transactions etc. and on the establishment or closure of entities. 
• Maintaining accurate entity records, assisting with processing key returns to Companies House in particular annual filings (confirmation statements), officer changes (appointments & resignations), the maintenance of the PSC register and capital and other constitutional changes.
• Maintaining the integrity of entity and individual director information on in-house databases and to assist the CGT in validating entity and individual information on a regular basis.
• Responding to numerous requests for timely management information and reports on GS entities and committees, including for KYC enquiries, transaction completion, internal and external auditors and regulators.
• Providing secretary’s certificates, delegated signing authorities and advising on powers of attorney and on the execution of documents.
• Identifying, analysing and helping implement emerging corporate governance developments. 
• Maintaining regular contact and coordination with senior members and relevant groups throughout the firm, including credit, treasury, New York legal, compliance, controllers, tax; in addition to external counsel and notaries.
• Assisting in improving the efficiency & effectiveness of the Corporate Governance Team, through streamlining processes, developing and maintaining process notes and sharing good practices. 

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Should be a qualified Chartered Secretary (ACIS or FCIS).
• Experience in preparing for, attending and minuting board and committee meetings, including agenda setting, preparation of board packs, liaison with presenters highly desirable.
• Entity management experience and exposure to managing multiple entities, dealing with all aspects of Company Secretarial practice.
• Practical experience of using Diligent (Blueprint and BoardBooks), e-filing at Companies House and other online resources. 
• Proven excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and manage deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and willingness to be part of a team.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, proactive nature, and an interest in company secretarial matters and the business of the various business divisions at Goldman Sachs.
• Ideally, experience of working in a Financial Services Company Secretarial role, however relevant experience gained in other industry sectors will be considered.

COMPETENCIES

• Functional Expertise - Keeps up-to-date with emerging business, economic, and market trends.
• Technical Skills - Demonstrates strong technical skills required for the role, pays attention to detail, takes initiative to broaden his/her knowledge and demonstrates appropriate financial/analytical skills.
• Drive and Motivation - Successfully handles multiple tasks, takes initiative to improve his/her own performance, works intensely towards extremely challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles or setbacks.
• Client and Business Focus - Effectively handles difficult requests, builds trusting, long-term relationships with clients, helps the client to identify/define needs and manages client/business expectations.
• Teamwork - Gives evidence of being a strong team player, collaborates with others within and across teams, encourages other team members to participate and contribute and acknowledges others' contributions.
• Communication Skills - Communicates what is relevant and important in a clear and concise manner and shares information/new ideas with others.
• Judgement and Problem solving - Thinks ahead, anticipates questions, plans for contingencies, finds alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives.  Sees the big picture and effectively analyses complex issues.
• Creativity/Innovation - Looks for new ways to improve current processes and develop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value.
• Influencing Outcomes - Presents sound, persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions.  Takes a position on issues and influences others' opinions and presents persuasive recommendations.

   

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